Also Known As

Brown Bread Rolls, Brown Bread dinner rolls

Description

Brown Bread buns; traditionally refer to small, round shaped yeast bread which can be flavoured with an array of ingredients. They have a dome shape and a flat bottom. A light brown crust is visible on the dome.

The basic ingredients that go into the making of brown bread buns are whole grain flour like wheat or rye, sugar, eggs, butter or fat, yeast and a colouring like molasses, coffee or caramel. In other words, in the process of making brown bread, the bran and germ of the wheat flour are not removed and left intact. The result is that the bread retains all its essential nutrients, along with the much healthy fiber.The dough is fermented and after proving it is shaped into small rounds, brushed with egg wash or milk wash and then baked. A bun can be long and skinny, short and round and or come in many different shapes and sizes.

How to select

If purchasing from the bakery, ensure that it is freshly baked. You can make out from the crust and aroma of the bread buns. Also check the manufacturing date, expiry date and packaging.

Culinary Uses

· Brown Bread buns are buttered and spread with jam, marmalades, spreads etc and had for breakfast.
· Slice brown bread buns from the middle and use as base for healthy mini burgers.
· They are commonly a part of the bread basket which accompanies a menu that has soup on the menu. Apart from soup, they can also be had with stews etc.

How to store

It is best consumed when bought fresh. However, if it remains, cover in plastic film, place in a bread box and then store under refrigerated conditions. Try and use as soon as possible.

Health Benefits

· Those who are aiming for weight loss or are otherwise health conscious should prefer brown bread buns, since it has much less calories than the white one and also keeps you feeling full for a longer time (owing to the fiber content).
· Brown Breads buns are high in fiber and other nutrients as compared to white bread since it is not processed like white bread.
· The fiber present in brown bread buns can help reduce the risk of some chronic diseases like constipation etc. It also helps keep the blood sugar at lower levels, thus helping one to manage diabetes better,
· Since fiber help lowers LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) and the total cholesterol, whole wheat brown bread has been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease.
· They can add healthy vitamins, minerals and fats to the body.